G-d descended from the heavens surrounded by a majestic entourage of 22,000 angels, led by Michael in the east, Gabriel in the West, Raphael in the north and Uriel in the south...
A census achieves two contrary aims. By focusing on the total sum, it asks the individual to suspend his individuality; at the same time, it compels him to ask himself if he is worthy of contributing to the total...
Who defied Pharaoh's decree and risked their lives to carry, give birth to and nurse these children? Now that the children are to be counted, the mothers are no longer noteworthy?
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